Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Empowering Talent: Upskilling and Reskilling in the Staffing Industry,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Tirranny Nettles of Yupro Placement will look at how staffing professionals can leverage technology to develop talent, meet clients’ evolving needs, and bridge skills gaps in administrative and professional staff. Brought to you by the ASA office–administrative…
The Battle Over Robots at U.S. Ports Is On
Tens of thousands of dockworkers last week returned to their jobs on East Coast ports after a three-day strike that threatened to snarl trade and hobble the economy. Workers won a 62% pay increase. But a much larger, thornier issue remains, as workers in a range of industries today fear being…
Get Accelerated Education With Staffing Pro Stacks
ASA offers a new, effective way to get your firm on an upward trajectory in just nine weeks. Staffing Pro Stacks, its new professional development program, is a first-of-its-kind intensive credentialing program expertly designed by the best trainers in the industry to tackle your company’s biggest challenges. The program addresses specific pain points that staffing…
There’s Only One Way to THRIVE This Month
The industry’s most powerful learning and networking events THRIVE Live and Staffing World® 2024 take place in just three weeks in Nashville, TN. THRIVE Live at Staffing World, Oct. 21–22, presented by the ASA Women in Leadership interest group, features inspiring speakers, such as keynoter Shelley Paxton, a self-described corporate rebel and former Harley-Davidson executive….
More Important Than Ever: Invest in Your Company’s Future at Staffing World
In less than three weeks, the best and brightest minds in the staffing and recruiting industry will converge in Nashville, TN, for Staffing World 2024. The ASA annual convention and expo is where thought leaders, subject matter experts, problem-solvers, and innovators come together to learn from each other, demo new products, and access the information,…
The Latest From Your Colleagues on ASA Central
ASA Central—the dynamic online community just for staffing professionals—is home to more than 27,000 staffing professional profiles and countless ongoing industry conversations. This week, take a look at your colleagues’ discussions and some of the blogs they’ve posted on ASA Central: How to help those affected by Hurricane Helene Negotiating direct hire contract payment terms…
Understanding California’s Freelance Worker Protection Act—What Employers Need to Know
Under California Senate Bill 988, the Freelance Worker Protection Act, minimum requirements are imposed on contracts between a hiring party and a freelance worker. The new law, which applies to contracts entered into or renewed on or after Jan. 1, 2025, requires agreements behind a hiring party…
Illinois DOL Issues Sample Application Receipt Form for Temporary Workers
The Illinois Department of Labor has published a sample form and instructions for complying with the new law requiring staffing agencies to provide temporary laborers who seek work but are not placed in a job with an “application receipt” confirming that they applied for work. The requirement was part of a package of amendments to…
How Will Staffing World Help You Fill Key Gaps in Your Business?
The agenda for this year’s ASA annual convention and expo has been carefully designed to align with your firm’s strategic goals and address the key gaps in your business. If you’re not sure you can afford the time or budget for Staffing World® this year, check out the agenda to see how Staffing World will…
Nearly Two-Thirds of Cybersecurity Pros Say Job Stress Is Growing
Sixty-six percent of cybersecurity professionals say their role is more stressful now than it was five years ago, according to a survey of more than 1,800 cybersecurity professionals by Schaumburg, IL-based ISACA, a global professional association focused on the technology industry. The top…
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